Training Mental Health

Michelle's InformationLocation: Oak Lawn, ILTitle: TherapistExperience: 6-9 yearsWilling to Relocate: NoWilling to Travel: No TravelCareer Level: StudentWork Status: U.S. CitizenMember Since: 2012-04-16 Helpful Links

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Arts (MA), Clinical Psychology

Jan 2005- June 2008, Argosy University-Illinois School of Professional Psychology

Chicago, IL

APA Accredited Program

GPA: 3.4/4.0

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Criminal Justice Minor

Dec 2004, Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL

GPA: 3.7/4.0

Cum Laude Honors, Dec 2004

Deans List, 2001-2004

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC), March 2012

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), April 2011

Mental Illness Substance Abuse (MISAI), November 2007

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Oct 2006

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Beacon Therapeutic Diagnostic and Treatment Center

Chicago, IL Sept 2008-current

Provide therapy and case management to homeless mothers and children with histories of DCFS involvement, substance abuse, mental health issues, and/or domestic violence.

Senior Addictions Counselor I, Addicted Mothers Residential Program

South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse

East Hazel Crest, IL June 2005-Nov 2007

Responsible for assisting and monitoring a 16 patient residential unit.

Developed and delivered lectures on parenting, relapse prevention, wellness, dual diagnosis, 12 steps and treatment issues to patients suffering with alcohol and substance addiction.

Facilitated group therapy covering issues relating to patients' treatment in recovery.

Held individual sessions with patients and developed treatment plans that addressed their individual needs.

Assisted in medication distribution.

Lead Outreach Worker

Aunt Martha's Youth Services

Oak Forest and Kankakee, IL Sep 2002- Sep 2004

Mentored foster children individually once a week. Transported clients to activities of their choice including parks, malls, ice cream shops, arcades, etc.

Mentored adolescents who attended a middle school for behavioral disorders. Spoke to them individually in the school about issues they were experiencing at home and with their peers. Made weekly visits to their homes to check on their progress and speak to parents about their children's issues.

Facilitated groups for children and adolescents at risk of being in the juvenile justice system.

Distributed information on company's services such as counseling, medical care, homeless shelters and STD/AIDS testing to surrounding communities.

Took responsibility as community relations speaker to meet with other representatives of facilities in the area and update them on what was being done in the community.

Gave lecture at company seminar on homelessness in the community.

RELATED PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Intern, Domestic Violence Community Counseling

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia

Tinley Park, IL

Aug 2007- Current

Participated in Domestic Violence 40 hour training where knowledge was gained on the DV cycle, patterns and characteristics of abusers, characteristics of victims, effects of DV on victims and their children, Elderly abuse, types of abuse, legal issues, cultural aspects, teenage dating violence, safety planning and risk factors of abuse, Crisis intervention, and confidentiality.

Hold individual sessions and groups with clients, female victims of domestic violence.

Work crisis hotline call center where individuals may call 24 hours 7 days a week if they feel they or someone they know is experiencing domestic violence. Assist these callers when in need of help or someone to speak with.

Intern, Mental Health

Illinois Youth Center, Illinois Dept. of Corrections

Chicago, IL Jan 2004-June 2004

Observed on-staff clinical psychologist in individual sessions with juvenile inmates.

Observed and assisted in facilitation of group therapy for inmates with addictions to alcohol and other drugs.

Gave intake interviews to new inmates entering the facility.

Attended Parole Board hearings and gave input on inmates' progress.

Observed TASC interacting with inmates.

Intern, Tutor for learning disabilities

Richard Daley Community College

Chicago, IL Jan 2004- June 2004

Worked with students with Learning disabilities, instructing them with reading and math.

Spoke with students individually on issues they face with their disability.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor

Catapult Learning

Chicago, IL Sept 2004-Apr 2005

Instructed lessons on reading and writing to children and adolescents with learning disabilities, grades 1-8.

Responsible for developing letters of progress to children's parents and meeting with parents as needed.

SKILLS/TRAINING

Domestic Violence 40 hour training

Medication control training

Treatment plan training

Foreign language: Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and verbal

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, and Power Point

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society, 2003-Current

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2003-2004

The National Scholars Honors Society, 2002-2004

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